Its level in Sarcoidosis is helpful in evaluation and diagnosis of patients with neuropathy. High levels are seen with Gauchers disease, alcoholic cirrhosis etc.
It includes Total, Direct and Indirect Bilirubin. Total Bilirubin is the sum of Direct and Indirect Bilirubin. They are part of Liver Function Test and increased in various liver disorders and haemolytic disorders.
Potassium is involved in critical cell functions. Potassium levels are influenced by electrolyte intake, excretion and other means of elimination, exercise, hydration and medications.
Sodium is critical in maintaining water and osmotic equilibrium in extracellular fluids. Disturbances in acid base and water balance are typically reflected in the sodium conc.
Fasting status. H/O Diabetes, Any medication, Pregnancy status. Fasting blood sugar to be collected , followed by 75 gms of glucose load, to be taken slowly. Post glucose 1 and 2 hrs blood samples to be collected. Patient to be requested not to take any liquid / solid diet in between and not to exert much during test, till PG2 sample. Water is allowed. Smoking is not allowed during test
Fluoride
6 Hours
Glucose determinations are useful in diagnosis and management of Diabetes Mellites
It is part of Lipid profile. It is used in detection, classification and monitoring for hyperlipidaemia is Inversely related to risk of Coronary Heart disease.
It is part of Lipid profile. It is used in detection, classification and monitoring for hyperlipidaemia. It is directly related to Coronary Heart disease.
Increased levels are seen in Coronary artery disease/cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular disease. It is also increased in Nephrotic syndrome and end stage renal disease.
Fasting status. H/O Diabetes/O Any medication. Sample to be collected after 2 hrs of 75 gms of glucose load, to be taken slowly. Not to smoke /Exert during test.
Fluoride
6 Hours
Glucose determinations are useful in diagnosis and management of Diabetes Mellites
Increased levels are seen with Renal Hypertension, Addisons disease. Low levels are seen with Hyporeninaemic hypoaldosteronism and Primary aldosteronism.
Fasting sample preferred. Can be taken in random state on request.
Plain
6 Hours
It includes Total protein, Albumin, Globulin and Albumin/Globulin ratio. Total Protein is used in evaluating for nutritional status, liver disease, protein losing renal and gastrointestinal disease. High levels are seen in Monoclonal gammopathies.
Fasting sample necessary, with at least 10 - 12 hrs. No diet
Plain
6 Hours
Triglycerides are used in the calculation of LDL cholesterol. High value are associated with pancreatitis and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Fasting collection preferred. H/O Gout / renal disease / medicine
Plain/Hep
6 Hours
Uric acid is the end product of protein metabolism. High levels are seen with gout, inherited metabolic disorders of purine metabolism, excessive purine dietary intake and increased cell turnover.
Its level in Sarcoidosis is helpful in evaluation and diagnosis of patients with neuropathy. High levels are seen with Gauchers disease, alcoholic cirrhosis etc.
Anti beta2-glycoprotein I-dependent anticardiolipin Ab in the reproductive autoimmune failure syndrome: correlation with conventional antiphospholipid Ab detection system.
Random or 24hr urine/50 ml aliquot of 24-hour urine. No preservative
50 ml aliquot of 24-hour urine. No preservative. Acid wash container
5 days.
Its metabolism is disturbed in Wilsons disease, Menkes disease, Primary Biliary cirrhosis and Indian childhood cirrhosis. It is used to monitor chelation therapy.
Sodium is critical in maintaining water and osmotic equilibrium in extracellular fluids. Disturbances in acid base and water balance are typically reflected in its concentration. Urinary potassium is useful to evaluate serum electrolyte imbalances.
Random or 24hr urine/50 ml aliquot of 24-hour urine. No preservative
50 ml aliquot of 24-hour urine. No preservative. Acid wash container provided by Dr.'s Lal Lab
5 days.
Its metabolism is disturbed in Wilsons disease, Menkes disease, Primary Biliary cirrhosis and Indian childhood cirrhosis. It is used to monitor chelation therapy.
Timed collection of 24 hrs. note start time, discard first sample, to start collecting all subsequent samples into container, up to last collection of finishing time.
Additive
2 days
High levels of calcium in serum is associated with increased calcium excretion via Urine.
Timed collection of 24 hrs. note start time, discard first sample, to start collecting all subsequent samples into container, up to last collection of finishing time.
Additive
2 days
It is useful to assess completeness of 24 hour urinary collections.
Timed collection of 24 hrs. note start time, discard first sample, to start collecting all subsequent samples into container, up to last collection of finishing time.
Additive
2 days
It is useful to assess calcium and phosphorus balance.
Timed collection of 24 hrs. note start time, discard first sample, to start collecting all subsequent samples into container, up to last collection of finishing time.
Additive
2 days
Urinary protein are negligible in healthy individual. Increased levels are seen with impaired renal functions.
Timed collection of 24 hrs. note start time, discard first sample, to start collecting all subsequent samples into container, up to last collection of finishing time.
Additive
2 days
High levels are seen with gout, inherited metabolic disorders of purine metabolism and increased cell turnover.
Random/50 ml aliquot of 24 hr urine. Record 24 hr volume on test request form. Avoid Theophylline and beverages containing caffeine 7 to 10 days prior to specimen collection
50 ml aliquot of 24-hour urine. Use HCL as preservative
